Simone Inzaghi has a couple of selection headaches to manage. Pre-match reports suggest that Benjamin Pavard is likely to return to the back three alongside Stefan De Vrij, but some outlets claim that Carlos Augusto is set to start ahead of Alessandro Bastoni on the left of the three.
Hakan Calhanoglu is still unavailable, and while Henrikh Mkitaryan is expected to return to the squad, it could still be one too soon to see him in the starting line-up, which likely means a midfield of Nicolo Barella, Kristjan Asllani and Piotr Zielinski again.
Lautaro Martinez should keep his place up front, but Mehdi Taremi could be given a go in place of Marcus Thuram alongside him.
Kick-off is due at 19.45 GMT.
Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale is challenged by Nicolo Casale of Bologna during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
-Inter (3-5-2): Sommer; Pavard, De Vrij, C. Augusto; Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Dimarco; Taremi, L. Martinez.
Empoli (3-5-2): Hacksaws; Goglichidze, Ismajli, Viti; Gyasi, Maleh, Grassi, Cacace, Pezzella; Esposito, Colombo.
Where to watch Inter vs. Empoli
Tonight’s game will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and online through Discovery+. Those in the United States will be able to watch through Paramount+.
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